Body systems
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Q: System that brings oxygen to cells; removes wastes. Heart, blood, blood vessels
Transcript of Body systems
Q: System that brings oxygen to cells; removes wastes. Heart, blood, blood vessels
A: Circulatory System
Q: Breakdown and assimilation of food and water.
A: Digestive System
Q: Lungs, air passages. Brings in oxygen.
A: Respiratory System
Q: Supports and protects body. Allows movement.
(Muscles, bones, cartilage)
A: Musculoskeletal System
Q: Controls body movement, responses to environment and
automatic processes (breathing, heartbeat).
A: Nervous System
Q: Hormones produced regulate growth, development,
reproduction.
A: Endocrine System
Q: Chemicals produced by glands. Affect all parts of the
body.
A: Hormones
Q: Removes liquid wastes.
A: Excretory System
Q: Protects body from disease (illness)
A: Immune System
Q: Nutrient made of amino acids used for growth and repair of
cells.
A: Protein
Q: Nutrient that provides most of the body’s energy. Includes
sugars and starches.
A: Carbohydrate
Q: Nutrient that provides some energy, cushions, organs and
helps the body absorb vitamins.
A: Fat
Q: Organic nutrients that promote growth, regulate body function and help the body use
nutrients.
A: Vitamins
